The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-09-14
NEWS AND NOTES FOR WOMEN.

Roman scarfs and sashes are again In
fashion.
Narrow foot plaitings, once so popular,
are losing favor.
The ruby is Just now the most fashion
able precious stone.
Foulard is one of the most serviceable
stuffs for summer wear.
Plain, kilted and founced skirts are
all fashionable for misses.
Bangs are worn much shorter than for
merly, but are as fashionable as ever.
The bishop shaped sleeve is regarded
as a stylish mode, and ladies hold it in
high esteem.
Tucks, which are always dainty in eff
feet, are noticeable in the ornamental
parts of dresses.
White pique or cashmere dresses are
cool and dainty, and lace, embroidery or
braid trims them prettily.
A conceit of fashion is to have the silk
| gloves or mitts match in color the rib
bons adorning the costume.
The tall, open work straw hats are
| pretty and stylish, and trim prettily with
ribbons run through the braid
Beautiful knitted trimmings for flau-
, nels are made with very little trouble, and
/ are light and pretty for summer work.
Miss Bachelor, of Saratoga, daughter
of General Bachelor, is only seventeen
years old and speaks eight languages flu
emily.
The fancy English braids make charm-
| ing crocheted trimmings, and some of
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| points.
The half-howing sleeve, which has won
! the admiration of most women, is re-
marked on many handsome street gar
mcnts.
Newest doylies are worked in real
| gold thread, which is as washable as
white linen or raw silk floss, both of
which are used also.
Very pretty muslin slips are made to
wear over various colors in surah. The
founces may be edged with lace of imi-
tation or real valenciennes.
Lounging dresses of thin printed,
striped or checked fannels in soft tex
lures and pretty colorings are among the
most desirable of home luxuries.
A decided liking is evidenced toward
the netted trimmings in vogue, and they
make welcome garnitures. Black net is
used to trim blues, green, gray and other
colors.
Round waists, buttoned behind, to
wear with skirts that are broadly box
plated, killed or gathered, have their
fronts faced with contrasting goods to
simulate vests.
Delicate head-gear made of India pith
such as the helmets are made of, are now
sold for ladies' wear, and if trimmed
with muslin or tulle are becoming, and
particularly comfortable and light.
Polka dots have climbed as high as
the sunshade, and seem to be very fa-
vorably liked by young ladies who boast
of from four to six dressy parasols to
correspond with their dressy costumes.
Spanish guipure in which the figure is
outlined with cut jets or pendent with
jet beads is stylish. This fabric is par
ticularly rich and handsome in effect
over colored silk or white underdress.
Plated waists, with yoke, sometimes
have the yoke overlap, belt and wrist
bands profusely trimmed with braid, and
quite often these portions will be of en-
broidered goods when the remainder is
plain.
A young New Orleans woman is pre-,
pairing to go into the house-decorating
business, and this fall will offer her SER
vices for granting woodwork, for wall and
ceiling painting and for decorating fire.
places.
The primrose is o favorite design in
Kensington embroidery this season. 1t is
well beloved English flower always,
and has associations of tender nature.
Its delicate yellow makes very pretty
effect on any background.
Plaid goods and velvet for the skirt,
and plain material and velvet for the
basque form stylish combination. Ben
galine silk is handsome for skirts with
wool goods for the rest of the costume.
There is one difficulty with the way in
which the "wash" dresses are made this
season. They must be redraped and re-
hung each time they are laundried, and
the velvet cuffs and collar removed,
therefore they must be worn with care.
A year ago Nine Barbet .Batifolle
founded prize of 10000 francs to be
awarded annually to the most virtuous
and industrious work girls in Paris. Mile.
Privat, an embroiderer, and Mile. Cum
min, a dressmaker, have won the money
this year.
Mrs. DR.. Ellis, an American lady, is
physician to the Queen of Corea. She
has apartments in the royal palace at
Seoul, and receives yearly salary which
is equal to $3.50 She is obliged to
visit the Queen daily, and remains within
call when her Majesty is indisposed.
The shades of heliotrope, which bade
fair to be very stylish, have proved them
selves i'll fitted to endure the salt air and
sunlight. For house wear there is no
more becoming color to any one who has
pink tints in their complexion, but it is
not well adapted to out of door wear.
Plain skirts are very full, aud longer
behind, to allow for the pouf, which is
made for these skirts in a particular
shape. The hustle is made of a series of
starched founces sown on to the back
breadths of skirt of cambric. This
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